At the center of this revival is Apo Whang-Od Oggay, who is believed to be the last mambabatok of the Butbut tribe in Buscalan village, Tinglayan town in Kalinga. Since she is such a cultural icon ...

Marcos said. Whang-Od’s craft and renown “raised international awareness of our country’s rich cultural heritage,” he added. “As Apo Whang-Od’s works appeal to diverse cultures and ...